Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese talked about how their collaboration in the film industry began in an interview with PEOPLE published Saturday.
The two giants of the film industry share a bond forged through 50 years of cooperation and mutual respect. They first met in New York, where their paths crossed as teenagers, but it was during a fateful Christmas dinner that their legendary partnership began.
“A few years later, we finally met at Christmas dinner and we saw 'Who's Knocking?' [at My Door]And I said, “That was a really great movie,” De Niro said. people. “He said, 'I have a script.' And 'Mean Streets' was called 'Season of the Witches' at the time, and that's how it started.”
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Since then, this dynamic duo has produced an impressive filmography that includes iconic titles such as Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, Goodfellas, and their most recent Oscar-nominated film, Killers of the Dead.・The Flower Moon” reaches its climax. The film, which delves into the harrowing true story of the Osage Oklahoma murders in the 1920s, is a testament to their continued ability to tackle complex stories and bring them to life on the big screen, PEOPLE noted. . (Related: Martin Scorsese breaks Steven Spielberg's record for most Oscar nominations as a living director: report)
De Niro, now 80, reflects on the serendipity of their partnership and the creative freedom Scorsese gave everyone involved in the project. “He has very clear ideas, but he knows that he won't impose anything and will let people express themselves as freely as possible in whatever they're doing.” Niro added.
Scorsese, 81, echoed the praise, highlighting De Niro's unparalleled dedication to the role. “When Bob approaches a role, he begins to thoroughly research and ask questions about everything from what the character wears to what he eats for breakfast,” said the legendary director.
